South March Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South March
Popular places to visit
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Carleton University
Explore the campus of Carleton University as part of your travels around Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Rideau Canal
This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.
Canadian Museum of History
See the world’s biggest photograph and largest indoor totem pole collection and a 2,000-piece assortment of indigenous artefacts at this informative museum.
National Arts Centre
You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Activities
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Our pick of the best South March Hotel Deals
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Staff helpful
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Lord Elgin Hotel
A lovely classic old hotel, albeit one in the midst of significant renovation. That said, surprisingly good value in an expensive hotel city and very well located for anything you might need in Byward Market, University of Ottawa and downtown/Centretown.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Unfortunately there was no heat in the dining room. Needed a blanket to sit through dinner.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Business Inn
everything exceeded expectations
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Clean and comfortable. Elevators are slow.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Good location. Breakfast is okay.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South March
Kanata
Kanata is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Canadian Tire Centre and Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre while you're in town.
Aylmer
Abundant dining options and pristine golf courses are well-reviewed features of Aylmer. Make a stop by top sights like Kōena Spa while you're exploring the area.
Stittsville
While visiting Stittsville, you might make a stop by sights like Canadian Tire Centre and Kevin Haime Golf Centre.
Barrhaven
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrhaven and surrounding area, you can visit Walter Baker Sports Centre and Nepean Sportsplex.
Nepean
Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Bayshore Shopping Centre while in the area.
Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park
While you're in Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park, take in top sights like Rideau Canal and jump on the metro at Carling Station to see more of the city.
